Feast of Beata Giovanna di Tolosa

Beata Giovanna di Tolosa, ora pro nobis

March 31st is the Feast of Blessed Jane of Toulouse, Countess of Toulouse, Virgin, Carmelite tertiary and foundress of the Carmelite Third Order. Taking a vow of chastity, she received the tertiary habit from St. Simon Stock and dedicated herself to a life of prayer and helping the sick and poor. Many miracles have been attributed to her after her death. Blessed Jane was beatified on February 11, 1895 by Pope Leo XIII.

In celebration, we’re posting a prayer to Blessed Jane of Toulouse. The accompanying photo comes courtesy of Father Eugene Carrella. The holy card is part of Father Carrella’s impressive collection of religious artifacts. Evviva Beata Giovanna di Tolosa!

Prayer to Blessed Jane of Toulouse

Hear us, God our Savior, that, as we rejoice in commemorating the Virgin blessed Jane, we may be instructed by her loving devotion. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.